Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected arson attack on Castleton Street, Swindon, in the early hours of Sunday morning (December 22).

Emergency services were alerted at approximately 2am by the fire service, who responded to a blaze believed to have been deliberately started around 1:45am. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

Investigation Underway

A police cordon remains in place at the affected property as officers conduct an investigation. House-to-house enquiries and a review of local CCTV footage are ongoing to gather evidence about the suspected arson.

Call for Information

Wiltshire Police are urging anyone with information that could aid their enquiries to come forward. Witnesses or those with relevant details can contact the force by calling 101 and quoting reference 54240150749. Reports can also be submitted online via the Wiltshire Police website.

For those wishing to remain anonymous, information can be provided through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

Police Statement

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said:

“We are treating this incident seriously and appreciate any assistance from the public. Even the smallest detail could help us piece together what happened and bring those responsible to justice.”

Residents in the area are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.